What type of insect is this??

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I have no idea what type of insect this is! It was about as big as a large wasp. It was so large that at first I thought it was a tiny humming bird. Just happened to have my camera handy. It didn’t hang around long but didn’t seem to mind me getting close.

Yep, I agree with Kendall here......... it's that hummingbird moth!! I discovered one just about this time last year.... and posted the same question... I had no idea.... but, I knew someone here would :) apparently it's the "holy grail" of insects.... you've scored bigtime if you capture one of these guys!!! Congrats... very nice shot.

Fantastic photo and I agree about it being a hummingbird moth - just don't know the technical name. I have had them in my yard and they are quick as lightening. Very well job that you got such a great shot of one : )

There are different types of hummingbird moths. This is a clearwing, and I know of another type called a sphinx hummingbird moth. This is the clearest shot I have seen of either kind! Great dof and amazing detail!!

I have hummingbird hawk moths around my garden from time to time. Have never seen a clear wing variety. One of mine was pinkish, the other one was brown and hairy, about as fat as a cigar. They are like something out of a prehistoric era. Can't truly appreciate them until you see them fly.

It looks like a freakin scary insect that might make a loud sound, what a marvelous image, As a good cowboy never goes out without his gun, a good photographer never hardly ever,..goes out without his camera(s)...and Joe is a good photographer.

I have never heard of a hummingbird moth. You know what they say "You learn something new every day" This is an incredible shot, and the bug is beautiful. That comming from a person that is scared to death of bugs.

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